loren Wrote:
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> SchueyFan Wrote:
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> > It's a bad coincidence that we are going into a
> > period where hand movements in the cockpit are
> > more prevalent than almost ever before.
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> Other than that whole period where the driver
> actually had to shift the gears? His chances must
> certainly be better than Nannini's for that
> reason, even if today's cars demand a more precise
> style. However, even if he gets to the point where
> he's physically able to drive, it will be a risk
> for Renault or any other team to give him a ride.
The difference is, the physical demands of changing gears manually are far less than manipulating small switches and knobs on a steering wheel. It should be noted that Nannini never raced in F1 again.
That said, medical science has changed massively over the last 20 years, and this will obviously help. The surgeon who operated on him seems cautiously optimistic, and did point out that racing drivers seem to heal faster and better than 'normal' people. I think it's too early to write him off.